Lai Fu Zi

Latin name: Raphani Sativi, Semen

Lai Fu Zi Also Known As: Radish Seeds, Turnip Seeds, Radis, Raphani sativi radix, Small Radish, Turnip Radish. Raphanus sativus.

Properties: PUNGENT, SEET - NEUTRAL

Dosage: 6-12g.

Meridians/Channels: LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH

• reduce food stagnation, transform accumulations (raw)
• causes lung Qi to descend, cough with damp phlegm (dry-fried)

Also Used For: Orally, Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed) is used for peptic disorders, dyskinesia of the bile ducts, loss of appetite, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, tendency towards infections, inflammation or excessive mucus of the respiratory tract, bronchitis, fever, colds, and cough.